EADS: Lingerie serves many purposes

October 24, 2014 by admin
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As much as I love shopping for new lingerie, it’s typically unaffordable for me.

Even the cheaper stuff is, in my opinion, overpriced. But when I have the chance to splurge on something from Victoria’s Secret or ASOS I consider also adding something new to my sex life.

To me, making the cost of lingerie worth it is to do more than just wear it under all my other clothes. A bra that’s upwards of $40 or panties that are $20 make me want to flaunt it, not hide it, and there are plenty of ways to do so.

But maybe lingerie isn’t your thing and you decide to take the opposite route, choosing not to wear a bra or underwear. There’s sexual purpose in choosing not to wear a piece of lingerie, opting for the feeling of vulnerability to the feeling of outside clothes and the chance of someone else noticing, just as there’s purpose in wearing a garter belt in wanting someone to notice the lingerie suspender running down your thigh.

It’s common to be attracted to the idea of someone not wearing a bra or underwear, just as it’s common to be attracted to the image of a red lacy bra on someone.

I often go without a bra because I feel like I don’t really need one for support and because I like the feeling of having just a shirt on. But to me, the best part about lingerie is the variety in materials, looks and functions. I’ve gone through phases where I buy nothing but lace, but there’s also satin, cotton, sheer and even fishnet-style fabric to choose from. When I want to be more comfortable, I go for cotton, but satin and sheer materials are extremely smooth to the touch and can help heighten sensitivity, especially after a shave or wax.

In that sense, lingerie can be used for self-pleasure, foreplay and sex as well, on and off the body.

Really any kind of fabric can be made into makeshift handcuffs. Panties can be twisted into an infinity symbol and used that way, maybe slipped around a bedpost as well. They won’t be sturdy or hard to get out of, but it’s the sentiment that counts.

Underwear can be used as a gag and a tickling toy. It can be used to tease the clit both with a partner and during masturbation.

Little things like using your bra to pull your partner closer to you also helps add an extra amount of playfulness to foreplay.

Another way to put your lingerie to use is to do a striptease. These are fun no matter who’s watching. You can strip in front of the mirror and watch yourself, strip for a partner or strip for people over the Internet. In stripping, all parts of lingerie are important and come in handy. Bra straps can be pulled down for a tease, same with the sides and backs of panties. Add garter belts and knee-highs or just panty hose to create even more layers to it. The benefit of having different lingerie in your wardrobe is being able to mix and match and experiment with fabrics and styles.

I’m a big fan of garter belts because it adds even more straps to undo in the mix of lingerie. They draw attention to the thighs and are fun to wear in public with a cute dress or skirt.

Heels aren’t really lingerie but are another element that can be added to your sex life.

I encourage undressing yourself and your partner in new sexual ways – going slow, fast, using your teeth, your feet. Unless you’re in a rush to get right to the sex, undressing shouldn’t be skipped over in foreplay. Or if you leave the lingerie on, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t grab or pull at it during sex, with the owner’s consent.

With Halloween approaching, costume lingerie can also be used for roleplaying. There’s no limit to what you can do and act out. Websites like Trashy.com sell costumes including superhero and villain costumes, police and cheerleader costumes and much more. Costume lingerie is important for the imagery in roleplaying, but part of the fun is also taking the costumes off.

The more I explore lingerie, the more I want to try on new brands and styles. What’s more exciting than seeing how a new piece of lingerie fits your body and how it looks coming off?

I like to treat myself and my sex life, and lingerie seems to satisfy both.

arts@dailynebraskan.com